Abstract: A rail system for a workspace. The system may include at least one mounting mechanism and an elongated rail. Each mounting mechanism is configured for attachment to the rail and configured for attachment to an edge of, or a surface of, a table or desk, so that the mounting mechanism(s) support the rail relative to said surface. The elongated rail is configured to extend horizontally relative to and above the surface of the table or desk. The elongated rail has at least a front surface, a bottom surface/edge, and a back surface, as well as mounting slots. In some instances, a channel (or trough) is defined between the front and back surfaces, which extends between first and second ends of the elongated rail. The rail accommodates placement of electrical cords to/from a power source, for mounting components (e.g., clamps, brackets, release mechanisms) and/or for connecting accessories thereto.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, antibodies and kits for detecting and/or quantifying expression of both non-nucleic acid molecules, such as proteins, and nucleic acid molecules in a single sample or single cell. The antibody is covalently conjugated to an oligonucleotide, such as a single-stranded DNA molecule, which comprises an identification tag and a blocking group, such as a ddNTP or an inverted dTTP, which prevents extension of the oligonucleotide by a polymerase. The method comprises the steps of reverse transcribing the conjugated oligonucleotide and the target nucleic acid simultaneously, amplifying both transcription production, and detecting the amplicons thereof. The method is also useful for detecting and/or quantifying the number of cells in a sample expressing a given non -nucleic acid molecule (e.g. protein).

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for enriching a target complementary DNA (cDNA), comprising: (a) providing a plurality of cDNAs, each comprising a first universal sequence at an end, and wherein the plurality of cDNAs comprises the target cDNA; (b) amplifying the target cDNA with a universal forward primer complementary to the first universal sequence and a gene specific reverse primer, and wherein a second universal sequence is added to an end of the cDNA opposite the first universal sequence, by a nucleic acid amplification reaction, by ligation, or by a primer extension reaction; and (c) amplifying the amplicons or extension products using the universal forward primer and a universal reverse primer complementary to the second universal sequence. In one embodiment, the universal forward primer, the gene specific reverse primer and the second universal reverse primer are provided in the same reaction mixture such that the amplifying is a single step.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an unbiased and simultaneous amplification method for preparing a double-stranded DNA library from a sample of more than one type of nucleic acid. In particular, the present invention provides an unbiased and simultaneous amplification method for preparing a double-stranded DNA library from more than one type of nucleic acid in substantially low amount comparative to non-nucleic acid molecules in the sample within a relatively shorter turnaround time and substantially without any purification step between amplifications and between cDNA preparation and amplification as compared to conventional methods of preparing DNA library.

Abstract: Sucker ring tooth (SRT) proteins called Suckerins were identified from the sucker tissue of three distantly related Decapodiformes species. These proteins assemble into silk-like beta-sheet reinforced materials. The use of suckerin proteins to produce fibres, films and tissue scaffolds is also described.

Abstract: Sucker ring tooth (SRT) proteins called Suckerins were identified from the sucker tissue of three distantly related Decapodiformes species. These proteins assemble into silk-like beta-sheet reinforced materials. The use of suckerin proteins to produce fibres, films and tissue scaffolds is also described.